Can you answer Kari H’s question about Canopies?:

I don’t want a canopy that goes around my bed, just one to act and take the place of a headboard.

Have you claimed your Genesis site?

Can you answer Will’s question about Canopies?:

I’m thinking of building a simple gazebo like frame around my back patio. I live in a climate of extremes–very cold winters and very hot summers, plus a fair amount of rain. So, the question is, what kind of wood would be best for this kind of project? Could I get away with slightly cheaper wood if I coated it with something myself?

Portable Shade Canopy

Arabian Tents also known as Bedouin tent has been a dwelling-place for Bedouins since the dawn of history. Varying geographical features and differences in the culture of its dwellers may have altered its design, but its essential qualities are unchanging: a tent needs to be flexible, and it must be lightweight. The Bedouin of the Arabian Desert uses a black tent known as the beit al-sha’r, or ‘house of hair’. These tents are woven from the hair of domesticated sheep and goats, and their design is thought to have originated in Mesopotamia. The animal hair is woven into strips of coarse cloth known as fala’if, which are then sewn together. The natural colour of the animal is retained — mainly black goat’s hair, with occasional addition of sheep’s wool, which gives the tent a streaked, brown/black appearance. The size of the tent depends on the importance of its owner, or on the size of his family. An average family would use a tent made up of narrow strips, each seven and a half metre long, supported by two tent poles. An important personage, such as a tribal sheikh, would have a more imposing dwelling, made of about six broad strips, each about twenty metres long, supported by four tent poles. Anything larger than this would not be easily transportable. When the strips of cloth are sewn together, they make up one long rectangle. This is then raised up and supported on tent poles, known as amdan, with tent ropes (atnab) being used to keep the sides taut. A brightly decorated curtain, or qata, hangs inside across the middle of the tent to divide it into a men’s and a women’s section. The women’s section is the larger of the two and is never seen by any man except the owner of the tent. Ruaq, or tent flaps, are long pieces of material attached to the tent sides. These hang down like a curtain at the back of the tent and are sufficiently long to wrap around the entire tent and enclose it at night. The life of a tent cloth is about five or six years, with sections being added and renewed periodically, as they wear out. The spinning of the goat’s hair is done by the women of the tribe on a simple drop spindle or maghzal. The thread is then woven on a horizontal ground loom (natui), which is extremely portable and can easily be rolled up and carried when it is time for the tribe to move on. An ancient measurement is used for the width of the loom, making the cloth strips of a standard breadth. This measurement is based on the length of the forearm. The process of sewing the strips together is undertaken by groups of women working together, and is an occasion for celebration. The sewing is a skilled job, as the seams need to be strong and durable. Thread made from black goat’s hair is used for this task. The tent cloth is woven loosely to allow heat dispersal. Although the black colour absorbs the heat, it is still between 10 and 15-degree cooler inside the tent than outside. The tent provides shade from the hot sun, as well as insulation on cold desert nights. During rainstorms, the yarn swells up, thus closing the holes in the weave and preventing leaks. The goat’s hair is naturally oily, which has an added effect of repelling the water droplets, so the tent’s occupants can remain comparatively dry. The flattened shape of the tent roof is aerodynamically designed so that it cannot be blown away by sudden gusts, or by more prolonged windy conditions common in the desert.

The Moroccan tent.

Moroccan tents traditionally belonged to the palace and were erected to welcome kings and sultans as they traveled the kingdom and entertained their guests. Today, although still used by the palace, Moroccan tents gained popularity among event and themed party planners worldwide. The tent interior and exterior decoration is an emblem of authority, spirituality, and beauty. The Marriage of national colors, namely red ( symbol of power), green ( symbol of the sacred) and gold ( symbol of wealth) reflect the Moroccan ethos. The tents are hand-made by a group of forty artisans that live and work together for a month. The artisans weave with their own hands, showing the history and unique tradition of the Moroccan people: past and present. The tents authentic character allows them to become the homes of extraordinary feasts and the perfect showroom for the most luxurious products. When you acquire a Moroccan tent, you are not just getting a simple shelter but a part of Morocco itself. Its plush qualities reflect the labor of each Moroccan tent artisan.

Moroccan tents are custom made to order and customers have the option to customize their tent the way they wanted including customizing the Moroccan tent size, interior colors & designs, and shape.

The Moroccan party tents comes in square shape, rectangular, shape, or round shape with a white heavy duty canvas with black Minaret motifs the symbol of freedom & happiness.

Moroccan tents are great for weddings, birthday parties, corporate parties, anniversaries parties, or even to create a cozy and lavish cabana in your home backyard.



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Quik Shade Recreational Canopy

Love to enjoy the lovely weather at sea or outdoors but hate to let it get spoilt by the rain? Well, now you can choose from an amazing array of marine fabric and tent cloths. These help protect from harsh weather while also maintaining a great aesthetic appeal to your boat.

Essential for protection

If you enjoy marine weather then you definitely need specially made marine cloth for this purpose. These cloths are designed with optimal stretch, comfort, easy texture for cleaning purposes, lovely hues and best of all extra durability and protection. Most of these come with special vinyl and inner reinforced fabric, which lends more core strength to these fabrics. You can expect optimal performance from these fabrics simply because of the immense stability and intense resistance to harsh elements. The warranty on most of these extends till 5 years and comes in a lightweight compact design.

Why you need marine fabric

The reason you need marine fabrics is predominantly because of protection. In addition, the modern day versions are highly classy and sophisticated, which means that if you enjoy and appreciate the good life, you’ll certainly like these! The controlled stretch in these fabrics ensures easy fabrication while the waterproof and colorfast materials ensure high durability and comfort. These are also resistant to the harmful UV rays of the sun, which means these will not fade for a long time to come. Available in subtle hues of white, these blend perfectly well with gel-coats across the globe. Most of these come in white shades to facilitate faster reflection of heat and glare.

Tent fabric

If you love camping outdoors then investing in tent fabric is a fantastic idea. These come in a variety of styles ranging from party tents, clean span structure types to even sidewall application fabrics. There are styles to suit event and theme park tents and are made with superior finish vinyl on them. These have been designed to protect against mildew and have optimal wick resistance as well. Replete with a high gloss finish, these can be easily cleaned and have a long shelf life too. Their resistance to UV rays and environmental pollution also makes them a great investment. Many of these fabrics also come with graphics, which are pressure sensitive and hence they produce impressive graphic results for great show. They have several interesting and exciting color options to select from and come in translucent as well as blackout finishing.



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Wedding Tent Decorations

A gazebo is one of the most eye-catching and affordable option for a backyard landscape alternative, giving your outdoor space a unique and welcoming appeal for both guests and family members. Gazebos come in different forms, styles and sizes. When you prefer a large and easy to install gazebo that allows you to customize the area continuously, a Verona gazebo is the ideal choice.

A Verona gazebo may look like an ordinary tent, but it serves the same purpose as traditional, fully equipped gazebos - it can withstand any weather conditions, allowing it to accommodate a large group of people any time, during rainy or sunny seasons.

Most Verona gazebos available in stores and from contractors are built with heavy-duty steel that allows these good-looking structures to be left outdoors all throughout the year. The good thing about Verona gazebos is that they are built with weather-resistant materials that make them possible to use in any kind of outdoor event or gathering without worrying about possible environmental disasters.

Just like ordinary gazebos, these types of outdoor shade can accommodate small or large groups of people, depending on the size of your gazebo. Be aware that it is not recommended to install hot tubs, swings or other accessories into a Verona gazebo because you may want to bring the gazebo out of the house and use it for other locations, leaving the accessories without shade or protection.

Mosquito Net For Your Verona Gazebo

Since a Verona gazebo are designed with completely open sides, using the gazebo for camping or backyard sleepovers may not be a good idea if your gazebo does not have a mosquito net.

Mosquito nets for your gazebo keep unwanted bugs and insects from crashing your event, sleepover or gathering. While it prevents uninvited critters from entering the gazebo, it still allows the fresh outdoor breeze from coming in.

When choosing mosquito nets for a Verona gazebo, make sure that the size of the net will fit exactly with your gazebo. This is important because a small net may not prevent insects from entering your large gazebo effectively.

Fortunately, most manufacturers of Verona gazebo accompany their gazebos with matching mosquito nets that are usually sold separately. Made from nylon, these mosquito nets can be your solution to a hassle-free gathering or evening event held at the Verona gazebo. Now, you can enjoy your natural backyard, while gazing at the stars without having to kill each insect that tries to ruin your peaceful time at your new relaxation spot.



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Motorized Retractable Awnings